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Granny Smith Apple

#99FFB8

Granny Smith Apple is a cool light color with the hex code #99FFB8. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 153, 255, 184 in digital design or CMYK 40%, 0%, 28%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Granny Smith Apple color values

HEX
#99FFB8
RGB
153, 255, 184
HSL
138°, 100%, 80%
CMYK
40, 0, 28, 0

About this color

Granny Smith Apple sits at 138° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Granny Smith Apple is rendered as rgb(153, 255, 184), where the green channel leads at 255, producing a distinctly green-dominant tone. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Granny Smith Apple translates to a CMYK breakdown of 40C 0M 28Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 40% cyan, 28% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Granny Smith Apple

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #99FFB8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 153, 255, 184;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#99FFB8',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 40%
M: 0%
Y: 28%
K: 0%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(153, 255, 184)
rgba(153, 255, 184, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

What color is #99FFB8?
#99FFB8 is Granny Smith Apple, a cool light color with RGB values of 153, 255, 184. It has a hue of 138°, 100% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #99FFB8?
The RGB color code for #99FFB8 is rgb(153, 255, 184). This means it contains 153 red, 255 green, and 184 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Granny Smith Apple a warm or cool color?
Granny Smith Apple (#99FFB8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #99FFB8 in CSS?
You can use #99FFB8 in CSS with: background-color: #99FFB8; or color: #99FFB8; or as an RGB value: rgb(153, 255, 184). For print design, use CMYK: 40%, 0%, 28%, 0%.